Llano, CA (December 2, 2024) Summer Hodges, 30, was tragically killed in a car accident in Antelope Valley on Saturday, November 30.
California Highway Patrol responded to the scene around 3:50 a.m. on state Route 138 and 248th Street. Details about the collision are sparse, but Hodges and another person were inside a sedan that was involved in the incident. An investigation is ongoing.
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials sadly pronounced Hodges dead at the scene from blunt force trauma.
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim. We know this is an awfully difficult time as you mourn the tragic and sudden loss of a loved one. If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this crash, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us anytime. We are here day and night, ready to ease the burden of this overwhelming and terrible event.
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Liability in An Antelope Valley Accident
Although it’s not clear what caused this accident, speeding is a top factor in road collisions. Speeding, as all motorists are aware, is a surefire way to make driving more dangerous for you, your passengers, and the cars around you.
California has what is called its “basic speed law,” which is a very straightforward law that says motorists must always drive at a “reasonable” speed based on road conditions. The law reads:
“No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.”
Always make sure to follow the speed limit, and adjust your speed based on road conditions, weather conditions, and any other unusual factors. Getting to your destination a little bit faster is not worth the risk of speeding.
